An old man rests his head on his hand; cherubs play in a room filled with mechanical instruments; representing mechanical philosophy (or 18th century physics). Stipple engraving by J. Chapman, 1816.

Date:
13 April 1816
Reference:
25677i
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Description

A coloured version of this print also housed in the collection shows stars in the black space on the right

Publication/Creation

London : G. Jones, 13 April 1816.

Physical description

1 print : stipple engraving ; image 22.4 x 18 cm

Lettering

Mechanics. Chapman sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 25677i

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